188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Rebirth and Baptism

Once he (or she) has seized the sword, the hero is reborn. But the rebirth occurs in a special place, which the hero travels to (night sesa journey), is baptised (water is involved), symbolically dies (near death) and then reawakens.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Period of Indecision

A preliminary stage of the Road of Trials is the Period of Indecision. The crux is that this is a period where the hero's old self dissolves away and the hero in as yet uncertain whether this is the correct path for him. Often, it is the elixir or some reward further down the line that motivates him. In The Godfather (1972), it is the sword that motivates Michael (his bride, the meeting of Appollonia).

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Cast Out

The antihero's fate is to be cast out of the world he has fought so hard to be a part of. One reason is that even the dark world has rules and the antihero, being an antihero, is destined to break them. In Scarface (1983), the restaurant throws him out because he doesn't behave himself. In Goodfellas (1990), Henry is cast out by Frank because he deals in drugs.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Female Infatuation

Female infatuation, the hallmark of the romantic challenge, is simply a metaphor for the hero's new self. His infatuation with her is actually an infatuation with his own destiny and dharma. In Spartacus (1960), Spartacus' infatuation with himself is actually an infatuation with what he can become - she is the pull (or push) that takes him there.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Pulled Into The Final Battle

Post the Crossing of the Return Threshold and before the Master of Two Worlds and Selves, a hell of a lot happens that is rarely given mention. The Final Conflict (a metaphor for this stage) follows a distinct process. Following a final pull (Norman tries to rape David), the hero is pulled into the final battle and the shape shifter is forced to overcome his (or her) period of dissonace. In Straw Dogs (1971) , Charlie shoots Norman.

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188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Antihero's Legend

The antihero's legend will have travelled before him and symbols of his nature will be visible – scars or actions of his past. These will reveal the antihero as a dangerous being and explanations will be elicited.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Atonement and Inner Challenge

The Atonement with the Father is the confrontation with the Inner Challenge. This stage often contains some mentor / father figure representative. In Straw Dogs (1971), David and Amy are in the church hall, the priest lectures and Amy has flashbacksabout the rape.

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188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): First Threshold Middle Cave

The Middle cave of the First Threshold is where the Hero meets Allies and Enemies. This is also then, obviously, where subplots are initiated or further developed. In Straw Dogs (1971), Henry plays with Janice.

188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Antagonisms of the New Domain

When the Hero et al arrive in the New World, it is not uncommon for it to be a normal domain of the Antagonism. In Straw Dogs (1971), David and Amy say hello to Charlie.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Persuading Allies

The Meeting of the Shape Shifter, who often has a critical competency, is not easily persuaded to join the Hero on the Journey. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Clyde has t persuade Moss to come along.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): The Beginning of the Changing

Certain commonalities occur in the Outer Cave of the First Threshold, including: